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A large container holds 8 gallons of water. It begins leaking at a constant rate. After 48 minutes, the container has 5 gallons of water left. What rate is the water leaking out at

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one gallon per every 16 minute. 8g - 5g = 3g
48 minutes รท 3gallons = 16 minute per reduced gallon.
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